Ethics / Philosophy

Our Philosophy and Ethics of Breeding:

We believe that the primary reason for breeding traditional Siamese and Balinese cats is
to preserve, protect and promote these traditional cats by giving special consideration to
the genetic and physical health of the breeding queens and stud cats, with special
attention to their temperament. We are dedicated to the ideas that bind together the
members of the Traditional Cat Association, Inc. who are owners and breeders of these
very special cats. These lovely cats must continue to be available to persons who cherish
their great beauty, loyalty, and personality as well as excellent general health and
longevity. For us, as breeders, this means careful selection of dams and sires to ensure
that the kittens will be highest quality pets; healthy, genetically sound, people-oriented,
and conforming to the breed standards of the Traditional Cat Association, Inc.

We have entered into the breeding of cats out of love of this now very rare type of cat,
and personal enjoyment of helping to find the right potential homes for the kittens. The
potential buyers, like us, love and understand the special traits of the Traditional Siamese
and Balinese cats. To ensure that inappropriate adoptions do not happen, potential
buyers are screened.

We sell our kittens with a spay/neuter agreement. All buyers understand that the litter
registration papers will be sent in for registration of their cat, as soon as proof (from their
veterinarian) is presented, showing that the spay/neuter is done. Breeder quality kittens
are sold to ethical breeders who agree to follow the same ethical guidelines on breeding
that this breeder practices. A breeder's fee is a condition of the contract made with
potential breeders of Cann-Dee-Apples cats.

We fully comply with the description of an "Ideal Cattery" as published in the document by
the Traditional Cat Association. Our cattery conforms to the following guidelines set forth
in this document:

1. Ample quarters are provided for the stud males within the home. They are not caged.

2. Feeding and housing of all cats and kittens is adequate and safe. Our queens are not
caged, they are housed in rooms within our spacious home, and they are part of our
family.

3. We are knowledgeable about the care of our felines in sickness and in health, as
newborn babies and as geriatrics. Our backgrounds (as a professional pharmacist and a
registered nurse), as well as our own continuous reading, research and inquiring minds
make us competent practitioners in the art and science of Traditional Cat Breeding.

4. None of our breeding cats ever goes outdoors except in a carrier, a fully enclosed
playpen or on a leash. We recommend that our buyers do the same when they adopt a
kitten.

5. In addition to being tested for FeLV and FIV, and also having been immunized with the
usual course of vaccinations, every new cat or kitten we acquire is quarantined, fully away
from all other cats for at least two weeks, before being introduced into the cattery.
Thereafter, testing and vaccination is done on an annual basis for queens and on a
bi-annual basis for stud cats.

6. All cats must play to stay fit; their Cann-Dee-Apples Cattery environment is designed
to encourage jumping, climbing, nesting in hide-aways, and playing with toys of various
types. Window perches and cat trees offer exciting glimpses of birds and squirrels in the
yard around the house. Ventilation, air-conditioning and temperature controlled warmth is
maintained for their comfort and well being year around.

7. All of our cattery rooms are kept scrupulously clean. Kittening boxes and kitten
playpens are disinfected and set out in the sun to air dry after use. Litter boxes are kept
clean at all times, and there are enough litter boxes to provide one litter box per cat.
There are no obnoxious odors present in the cattery rooms. Work areas and cabinets in
each room contain the needed cattery supplies.

8. Stainless steel or glass water and food dishes are kept meticulously clean, filled with
fresh water and fresh food.

9. Our queens are bred no more often than twice a year. They are kept in tip-top shape
by offering the best food, veterinary care (including teeth-cleanings) and freedom from
stress.

10. Queens are retired at the age of 7 ½ or younger, if indicated. Retired queens are
either kept as our own dear pets or placed in a loving home with someone who seeks an
older, sweet-tempered lap cat rather than a kitten. These persons are carefully selected
to ensure both cat and new owner will make a good adjustment. Follow-up calls are
made to check on the process of settling in, to help it go well.

11. Kittens are given the first shots before they leave, at the age of 10 weeks, to go to
new homes. They are wormed and litter-trained and well socialized, by lots of human
handling. A take-home kit is given with each kitten, consisting of a kitten care booklet, a
health care record, feeding instructions, a guarantee of health, free samples of kitten
food, and valuable discount coupons.

12. We will take back any cat sold from Cann-Dee-Apples Cattery, rather than have it go
to a shelter, if the owner is required to give up the cat for some unavoidable reason. We
promise to find a new home for such a cat, with suitable persons, should the need arise.